If you think La Spezia is just a stopover on the way to the Cinque Terre, you’re seriously missing out. This summer, live music takes over the city center with the La Spezia Estate Festival. The best part about these events? No car needed, affordable prices, and the stages just a short walk away if you choose the right base. Staying at Downtown Blue Apartment, right in the heart of the city center on Via Milazzo 22, puts you just steps from everything, from the trains to the sea to the barricades under the stage. If you’re in the mood to sing your heart out, here are the three unmissable concerts of summer 2026.
Emma Marrone kicks things off on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing an incredible energy to Piazza Europa with her summer tour, a perfect mix of pop rock, pure adrenaline, and all the hits you’ve probably had on loop on your playlists. If you’re after a concert where you can jump around from start to finish, this is the one not to miss. Francesco Gabbani takes the stage on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The king of smart summer earworms brings pure fun, rhythm, and that instant summer-vibes positivity to one of the city’s largest squares, just steps from the sea. Closing out the lineup is Serena Brancale on Saturday, July 25, 2026, easily the freshest and trendiest event of the summer. Having become a viral sensation on TikTok and Instagram thanks to her one-of-a-kind sound, Serena Brancale blends nu-soul, jazz, Apulian dialect, and electronic beats. If you love original music and irresistibly cool rhythms, this is a must.
All three concerts take place in the open-air arena of Piazza Europa, right in the heart of downtown La Spezia. From the front door of Downtown Blue Apartment, it’s just a flat 10 to 15 minute walk to reach the festival, so there’s no need to stress about parking and you can enjoy the night right through to the last song. Before the show starts, take a stroll through the city center for an aperitivo or some budget-friendly street food, where you can try both Ligurian focaccia and farinata, all easily reachable on foot from your apartment.